Serengeti Mara River crossing
8 days—Northern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Cross the Mara River & Big Cats Experience
$4000-4500 USD
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Safari summary
Experience Africa’s most dramatic wildlife event on this 8-day safari, designed for ultimate Mara River Crossing experiences (August–mid-October). Begin in Arusha and explore Tarangire National Park, home to enormous elephant herds and iconic baobabs. Travel to the Central Serengeti before heading north to the Mara River region, where wildebeest and zebras bravely cross crocodile-infested waters while predators lie in wait. Spend two full days observing this extraordinary spectacle, ensuring you capture the drama of predator-prey interactions and the intensity of the migration. Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend into the crater to encounter the Big Five in one of the world’s most biodiverse wildlife habitats.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Visas
Itinerary
Tarangire Experience
Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobabs. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. A great introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife. Overnight: Tarangire / Mto wa Mbu area
Farm of dream Lodge
Tarangire To Central Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to the Central Serengeti. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley, famous for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and abundant migratory wildlife. Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Safari Haven
Northern Serengeti Migration Track
Serengeti
After a morning game drive, head north to the Mara River region. Observe wildlife along the way, including predators and migrating herds, arriving at Northern Serengeti in time for sunset views over the plains. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Olmorijo Camp
Mara River Crossing
Serengeti
Spend the full day at the Mara River, witnessing wildebeest and zebra crossings while crocodiles and predators stalk nearby. Capture this dramatic migration with your Italian-speaking guide explaining predator-prey behavior and migration dynamics. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Olmorijo Camp
Mara River Crossing Experience
Spend the full day at the Mara River, witnessing wildebeest and zebra crossings while crocodiles and predators stalk nearby. Capture this dramatic migration with your Italian-speaking guide explaining predator-prey behavior and migration dynamics. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Olmorijo Camp
Mara River Crossing Experience
Serengeti
Spend the full day at the Mara River, witnessing wildebeest and zebra crossings while crocodiles and predators stalk nearby. Capture this dramatic migration with your Italian-speaking guide explaining predator-prey behavior and migration dynamics. Overnight: Northern Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Olmorijo Camp
Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti
After a final morning game drive, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional visit to a Maasai village on the way. Check into your lodge on the crater rim with panoramic views over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Ngorongoro Crater Experience
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, hippos, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. After the crater tour, ascend to the highlands and drive back to Arusha for your flight home or onward journey.
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